Question 7
Why does distilled water not conduct electricity, whereas rainwater does?

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Distilled water cannot conduct electricity because it does not contain ions while rain water conducts electricity as it contains ions due presence of dissolved salts in it.

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Question 7 Why does distilled water not conduct electricity, whereas rainwater does?

Distilled water cannot conduct electricity because it does not contain ions while rain water conducts electricity as it contains ions due presence of dissolved salts in it.

Question 7
Why does distilled water not conduct electricity, whereas rainwater does?